Arabic is the official language of 23 countries and one of six official languages of the United Nations. Its current form dates back to at least the 8th century, which gives it a special authenticity and enriches its resources for modern use and research. Arabic also represents geographic and societal diversities; powerful economies in the Gulf, multicultural societies in the Middle East and North of Africa… . This diversity offers many opportunities for future economic, humanitarian or political projects.
Whether NYU Shanghai is your home campus or study away site, you can begin or continue your Arabic studies in our small, dynamic, immersive class settings. Our Arabic program provides students the opportunity to take fast-paced, intensive coursework at the elementary level, whether their goal is to study at NYU Abu Dhabi, take coursework in the Department of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at NYU in New York, or to discover the Arabic-speaking world through travel.
Course Offerings
Prerequisites: None | Credits: 4 | Meeting frequency: four times a week | Offered every semester
Open to students with no previous training in Arabic and to others on assignment by placement test. This course introduces students to the foundations of Arabic grammar, vocabulary, and structure through practice of the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing).
Prerequisites: ARBC-SHU 101 or the equivalent | Credits: 4 | Meeting frequency: four times a week | Offered every semester
This Elementary Arabic II course is designed to provide students who have already studied one semester of Arabic (or the equivalent). It aims to continue progressing in Arabic for the beginners with the foundations of Arabic grammar, vocabulary, and structure through practice of the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing).